Editorials

The power of polymers  The Australian Modern Building Alliance (AMBA) was formed in 2018 as an interest group of Chemistry Australia. Craig Lovel, current AMBA Chair, has been involved since its inception.  “We got started because we were really interested in the use of polymers in buildings. While everyone may think ‘poly’ is all the same – there’s…

Professionalising the trade The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) is a well-established peak industry body representing manufacturers of glasswool and rockwool insulation, as well as pliable building membranes.   Janine Strachan is the CEO of ICANZ and has worked in sustainable design and material for decades. Janine says she is passionate about the work ICANZ…